9 to 5ish with theSkimm

9 to 5ish with theSkimm

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, co-founder and CEO of Promise: "When you feel like you're fighting for justice, it empowers you in a different way because it's not just for you…. And I think that makes you very powerful."

Sep 9, 2020 · 37m

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Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins uses tech for criminal justice reform with Promise.
She learned to tune out critics from her former boss, Prince.
Her focus on justice empowers her advocacy efforts.

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